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James B. Carey
Former Justice · Supreme Court of Delaware
Biography
Professional career
- James Burton Carey (1905–1979) was an American jurist who held the role of a justice of the Delaware Supreme Court from 1963 to 1974
- On May 3, 1963, Governor Elbert N. Carvel nominated Carey to succeed Charles L. Terry Jr. as a justice on the Delaware Supreme Court
- In 1945, Governor Walter W. Bacon appointed him resident judge for Sussex County on the Delaware Superior Court, a role he held for nearly 18 years, including two full terms
Education
Additional information
- His contributions were honored in 1991 with the Terry‐Carey American Inn of Court, recognizing his service alongside Chief Justice Terry
- This biography reflects his judicial career, personal background, and lasting legacy in Delaware’s legal history
- Practiced law as a sole practitioner in Georgetown for about nine years.
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Sources
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